Sakura Competition: Bishu Reclaimed Wool
Shortlisted as one of the top 10 finalist worldwide, we were given 1 month duration to bring the sketch to reality. The competition theme was a fabric native to japan, called Bishu Reclaimed wool. The fabric is sustainably woven in Aichi prefecture, which has been a cultural and historical activity in that region.
As more research is done on the fabric and its historical values, i aim to create a down-to-earth look that reflects the agricultural activities of the native citizens that has been producing textiles since 300 BC. The design incorporates a combination of grey and earth tones and highlights the natural frays of the woven fabric to deliver a traditional countryside look.
The garment consists of two parts, a removable top layer with sash, and a base dress. The pleating and paneling on the top part is to recreate the common stripe pattern on peasant clothing, which was wrinkled and bunched up during work, creating jagged surface.